The Fremantle Fishermen's Co-operative [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorMinervini, John Anthony, 1932 -2010; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionBorn in Molfetta -- Arrived at Fremantle in 1936 -- Father a fisherman -- Educated at St Joseph's and Christian Brothers College -- Driving and buying a truck -- Working for the Fremantle Fishermen's Co-operative Society -- Transporting lobsters by road -- The freezer boat "Laakanooki" -- Commercial fishing before WW II -- Auctioning fish by lots -- Formation of the Fishermen's Co-operative -- Fishermen interned during WW II -- Significance and importance of the Blessing of the Fleet -- Facilities at the Co-op -- Lobster processing and export -- Awards won by the Co-op -- John Minervini's career path with the Co-op -- Facilities and services provided by the Co-op to its members -- Lobster fishing inthe 1980's: boats, regulations, insurance, competition, farming -- Awarded the Italian Star of Solidarity -- Fremantle City Council Councillor -- Parks and reserves around Fremantle -- Sister Cities program -- The Italian Club. Died 25th July 2010.ImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1984Collation2 sound cassettes (91 min.) + transcript (65 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1984NotesSupport Material : Programme for the 35th anniversary of the Fishing Fleet Festival [1983] -- Pamphlet from the Fremantle Fishermen's Co-operative Society giving a brief overview of their history and activities -- John Minervini receiving the Asia Award, 1981. Also included in the file is a transcript-summary by Sally R. MayDewey ClassOH/MINAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425987LocationOral History Collection

PeopleJohn Anthony MinerviniSubjectFishing industryItaliansFremantle Fishermen’s Cooperative SocietyCollectionOral History Collection

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